Episode 2229: Novak Djokovic Vs The Australian Border Force
Novak Djokovic proudly announced earlier this week on Instagram that he would indeed be going to this year’s Australian Open. Cue a firestorm of criticism from Australian citizens, angry at what appeared to be an exception being made for one of the world’s greatest sportspeople.
I truly see some pros and cons of deporting him versus letting him in but at this point I just am pissed I’m not watching this on cable television
— Caitlin (@caitlin_thomps) January 5, 2022
But when he arrived at Melbourne Airport yesterday, he hit a bit of a snag. Eight hours later, after some time spent in a room in immigration services without his phone, he was told he was being sent home. But he’s still in Melbourne, and he will have his day in court next Monday – we hear the latest from Australian journalist Brett Philips.
We also have the peerless Caitlin Thompson of Racquet Magazine to give us her perspective on a story, just 6 days into 2022, that will take topping for sheer daftness this year.
A couple good explainers from Melbourne’s @theage on where things stand on the Djokovic saga as this crazy day ends here:https://t.co/cckzcMupnA
— Ben Rothenberg (@BenRothenberg) January 6, 2022
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